Are there any safety problems with Nissan timing chains?
Nissan North America, the plaintiff claimed that Nissan violated the law by concealing a known safety defect in the timing chain system. The lawsuit sought damages for owners in California and Washington state. Nissan admitted their timing chains are loud, but not unsafe.
Why do I need a tensioned timing chain?
A properly tensioned chain is critical to maintaining the timing between the pistons and the valves. When timing chains loosen it leads to engine rattles, issues with misfiring, problems accelerating and – eventually – bent valves or rods and catastrophic engine failure.
Where is the timing chain in an engine?
Every internal combustion engine has a timing chain or belt. It’s in the front of the engine attached to a set of gears and pulleys that power components like the crankshaft and camshaft. A properly tensioned chain is critical to maintaining the timing between the pistons and the valves.
Are there any recalls on Nissan Juke timing chains?
Others say the chains are weak and prone to stretching. In May 2014, Nissan issued a timing chain service campaign for 104,000 JUKE subcompacts. The automaker wouldn’t call it a recall, however, because they said they “caught it” before it became a safety concern.
Nissan North America, the plaintiff claimed that Nissan violated the law by concealing a known safety defect in the timing chain system. The lawsuit sought damages for owners in California and Washington state. Nissan admitted their timing chains are loud, but not unsafe.
A properly tensioned chain is critical to maintaining the timing between the pistons and the valves. When timing chains loosen it leads to engine rattles, issues with misfiring, problems accelerating and – eventually – bent valves or rods and catastrophic engine failure.
Every internal combustion engine has a timing chain or belt. It’s in the front of the engine attached to a set of gears and pulleys that power components like the crankshaft and camshaft. A properly tensioned chain is critical to maintaining the timing between the pistons and the valves.
Others say the chains are weak and prone to stretching. In May 2014, Nissan issued a timing chain service campaign for 104,000 JUKE subcompacts. The automaker wouldn’t call it a recall, however, because they said they “caught it” before it became a safety concern.
How does cam timing affect a Nissan engine?
As you would expect, the engineers who design engines for Nissan are well aware of the performance increases available with cam timing. While the hot rodders are concerned only with performance, the engineers’ task is to deliver economy, driveability, low emissions and performance.
Who are the plaintiffs in the Nissan timing chain lawsuit?
The first timing chain lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of New York. The class-action is titled Vincent Chiarelli, Philip Dragonetti, Michele Maszon, Todd Maszon and Chris Santimauro vs. Nissan North America Inc. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (doesn’t really roll off the tongue, eh?)
The first timing chain lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of New York. The class-action is titled Vincent Chiarelli, Philip Dragonetti, Michele Maszon, Todd Maszon and Chris Santimauro vs. Nissan North America Inc. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (doesn’t really roll off the tongue, eh?)
Is there a settlement for the Nissan timing chain lawsuit?
Nissan agrees to settle timing chain lawsuit, at least for customers in 9 states. Nissan agrees to settle timing chain lawsuit, at least for customers in 9 states.
Do you get reimbursed for timing chain repairs?
For timing chain repairs that were made after the powertrain warranty expired but at less than 80,001 miles, the customer may receive reimbursement of 80% of the first $900 of costs paid by the Nissan customer, or receive a voucher in the amount of $1,500 towards the purchase of a new Nissan vehicle.